Heavy Duty Driver (06 Wheel Vehicles)
Company
Veolia
Location
Abu Dhabi
Job Type
Full-time
Via
GulfTalent.com
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Job Description
- Ensure that the vehicle license, insurance and permits are valid before driving the vehicle.
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Report immediately to seniors the mechanical problems, traffic accidents or damages found in the vehicle.
- Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily inspection form.
- Drive trucks following scheduled routes through permitted roads.
- Dump waste or recyclable materials at the designated disposable sites.
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of waste collection.
- Ensure that all waste is fully contained at all times and there is no waste leaking while driving the vehicle.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles.
- Interact positively with various stakeholders, including clients, seniors and peers.
- Deal with the public in courteous and polite manner, creating a good impression of the company and its recycling services.
- Record all completed work using paper or electronic receipts (i.e. waste manifest)
- Transport waste according to the vehicle waste permit and Policaty request.
- Responsible for the operatives in his/her vehicle.
- Follow Veolia policy, procedures and work instructions.
- Follow the planned schedule to ensure timely delivery.
- Verify the types of waste being loaded on the vehicle to ensure that it is fit with the vehicle’s waste permit and capacity.
- At least 2 years of proven experience in the same position in industrial services and preferably waste sector experience.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent workload and time management
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Report immediately to seniors the mechanical problems, traffic accidents or damages found in the vehicle.
- Perform pre-trip/ post-trip vehicle inspections and complete daily inspection form.
- Drive trucks following scheduled routes through permitted roads.
- Dump waste or recyclable materials at the designated disposable sites.
- Maintain the vehicle clean, inside and outside, during the duty.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of waste collection.
- Ensure that all waste is fully contained at all times and there is no waste leaking while driving the vehicle.
- Maintain safe and efficient operation of solid waste collection and transport equipment and vehicles.
- Interact positively with various stakeholders, including clients, seniors and peers.
- Deal with the public in courteous and polite manner, creating a good impression of the company and its recycling services.
- Record all completed work using paper or electronic receipts (i.e. waste manifest)
- Transport waste according to the vehicle waste permit and Policaty request.
- Responsible for the operatives in his/her vehicle.
- Follow Veolia policy, procedures and work instructions.
- Follow the planned schedule to ensure timely delivery.
- Verify the types of waste being loaded on the vehicle to ensure that it is fit with the vehicle’s waste permit and capacity.
- At least 2 years of proven experience in the same position in industrial services and preferably waste sector experience.
- Excellent planning and organizing skills.
- Excellent workload and time management
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Driver Jobs
What minimum monthly salary must a driver earn to qualify for a UAE work visa in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, drivers must receive a minimum salary of AED 4,000 per month as of January 2026 to meet work visa issuance criteria. Overtime pay is calculated at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily. This threshold applies to both light and heavy vehicle driver categories under Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of 2021.
Which specific driving licence and experience documents are required for a heavy vehicle driver job in the UAE?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, applicants need a valid UAE heavy vehicle licence or equivalent GCC licence plus at least two years of documented experience in the past five years. A valid medical fitness certificate issued within the last six months is mandatory. Educational qualification must be at minimum secondary school certificate.
What are the exact working hours and annual leave entitlements for drivers employed in the UAE private sector in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, drivers are limited to eight hours per day and 48 hours per week with Friday as the mandatory weekly rest day. Annual leave entitlement is 30 calendar days after completing one year of service. Employers must provide paid sick leave of 90 days per year at full or half pay depending on service length.
Which documents must be submitted for a driver work permit application through the UAE Ministry portal?
As per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation, the required documents include a valid passport, attested educational certificates, driving licence, medical fitness report, and employer offer letter stamped by MOHRE. All documents must be uploaded via the MOHRE e-services portal before 31 December 2026. No application fee applies for the initial permit if salary meets the AED 4,000 threshold.
